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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Frank goes to tell Gus about Ruth's departure, where do Frank and Jake finally locate Gus?
(a) The barbershop.
(b) The liquor store.
(c) The bar.
(d) The drugstore.

2. How does the whole town find out about Karl's secret he divulges to Nathan?
(a) Ruth overhears Karl's secret and tells Emil, who spreads the news.
(b) Frank and Jake overhear Karl's secret and tell Officer Doyle, who spreads the news.
(c) Karl decides to announce his secret at a town gathering.
(d) Nathan spreads the secret around the town.

3. What activity does Gus treat Frank to when trying to help Frank deal with Ariel's death?
(a) A long ride on Gus' motorcycle.
(b) A swim at the old quarry.
(c) A movie.
(d) An ice cream cone.

4. Who first tells Nathan that Emil has attempted suicide?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Gus.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Jake.

5. What does Warren Redstone have in his possession that causes the police to suspect his involvement with Ariel's disappearance?
(a) Her pearl bracelet.
(b) Her diamond ring.
(c) Her music note earrings.
(d) Her locket necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jake want Frank to answer people's questions about the incident with Emil instead of answering himself?

2. Where does Nathan go after Ruth storms off in anger about what Nathan is reading?

3. Why is the old stone quarry the boys' usual choice of swimming site when there are three possibilities in town?

4. To whom does Nathan run off to speak while Frank and Jake are getting ready for Ariel's visitation service?

5. What happens to foil Frank's plan to find out what happens during the conversation between Ruth and Nathan?

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